Prevalence of maternal mortality in obstetrics and gynaecology ward of University of Ilorin teaching hospital between the year 2019 to 2021 Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 6665 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis descriptive study was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of maternal mortality at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital between January 2019 to December 2021. Maternal mortality refers to any loss of a woman's life resulting from pregnancy complications. The researcher described the background of the study, statement of the problem and there was in-depth description of literature review and theoretical review. Qualitative research design was adopted and the research setting was obstetrics and gynecology ward University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. The instrument of data collection was a checklist comprising the age, parity, occupation and causes. The ethical approval was collected from the ethical review committee. Data analysis was done using percentage, tables, and charts. From my findings, 210 patients died within the above-mentioned period. It was ascertained that most of them were multiparous about (65%). It was also discovered that infection and Postpartum hemorrhage were the major causes of their deaths. Also discovered that most of them were between the age group of (35years and above. Based on the findings the following are the recommendations made by the researcher: There should be an improvement in the socioeconomic status of the community, health care should be free for all pregnant women, non-governmental organizations should expand their services in rural areas to upgrade reproductive health status and women should be empowered so that they can take care of themselves. Keywords: prevalence, maternal, mortality, obstetrics, gynecology. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State